Tyranny at Tufts  —  Breaking Promises of Free Expression, University Punishes Student Publication for Political Satire  —  Showing profound disregard for free speech and freedom of the press, Tufts University has found a conservative student publication guilty of harassment and creating …

CNN International Chyron: "Bush Resigns"  —  Following up on this post, it did happen.  Here's a screen grab from CNN International around midnight ET:  —  This appeared on screen for 12 seconds.  (Two seconds before, President Bush had appeared on screen, but the chyron accurately said "Pressure over Iraq.")

Romney to the Rescue  —  Mitt Romney's Got the  —  Right Stuff for 2008  —  NewsMax Magazine has just released its April 2007 cover story.  Please take a moment to read Ronald Kessler's exclusive story on the former Massachusetts governor.  Also check out our FREE offer for our Romney edition with a special gift — Click Here Now.

Petraeus Comes Through  —  It's a stunning letter.  And it's one of the most important letters to come from a senior military official in a very long time.  The very fact that it is necessary reveals the extent of the damage that Bush and Rumsfeld and Cheney have done.

Colleagues Cite Partisan Focus by Justice Official  —  Two years ago, Robin C. Ashton, a seasoned criminal prosecutor at the Department of Justice, learned from her boss that a promised promotion was no longer hers.  —  "You have a Monica problem," Ms. Ashton was told, according to several Justice Department officials.

Billions in Oil Missing in Iraq, U.S. Study Says  —  Between 100,000 and 300,000 barrels a day of Iraq's declared oil production over the past four years is unaccounted for and could have been siphoned off through corruption or smuggling, according to a draft American government report.

CBS News Asks Batiste To Step Down As Consultant  —  Last night, retired Army Maj. Gen. John Batiste appeared on MSNBC's "Countdown With Keith Olbermann."  Batiste has been a CBS News consultant, but last night it was disclosed that he has been asked to leave that position due to his participation in an ad criticizing President Bush.

Giuliani Takes On G.O.P. Orthodoxy on Social Issues  —  Rudolph W. Giuliani directly challenged Republican orthodoxy on Friday, asserting that his support for abortion rights, gun control and gay rights should not disqualify him from winning the party's presidential nomination.

Pakistan set to declare state of emergency  —  President Musharraf could declare a state of emergency in Pakistan amid growing civil unrest against his increasingly embattled regime.  —  Security forces were placed on high alert yesterday, detaining hundreds of activists on the eve of an anti-government rally in Karachi.

The Saturday Cartoons  —  It's a big day for our Saturday cartoons as I just found out that our friend Walt Handelsman of Newsday has been awarded the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning.  Walt, who also won the prestigious award in 1997 while with the Times-Picayune in New Orleans …

Congress Gets Warning On Budget  —  The White House threatened yesterday to use the president's veto to prevent Democrats from increasing spending on education, health care and other domestic programs.  —  In a letter to lawmakers, the president's budget director, Rob Portman …

Lobbying Reform Losing Steam in House  —  Lobbying Reform Losing Momentum in Congress After Democrats Touted It for 2006 Election  —  House Democrats are suddenly balking at the tough lobbying reforms they touted to voters last fall as a reason for putting them in charge of Congress.

New charges filed against former top CIA official, contractor  —  New charges have been filed alleging that the CIA's former No. 3 official used his influence in that role to support a proposed $100 million government contract for his best friend, a defense contractor, in return for lavish vacations …